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ShelbyKY

Your Bourbon Destination®

Located in the heart of central Kentucky and less than an hour from Louisville and Lexington, ShelbyKY is the perfect Kentucky getaway. Complete with two great distilleries, action-packed outdoor adventures, and the best vacation rentals near Louisville, put ShelbyKY at the top of your list when planning a Kentucky Bourbon Trail® trip, romantic couples retreat, or a whole-family vacation.

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Welcome to ShelbyKY

Start planning your visit to ShelbyKY: Your Bourbon Destination® today! Request a visitor guide below and explore all things ShelbyKY.

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Drive to shelbyky

Lexington, KY 46 mi

Cincinnati, OH 89 mi

Indianapolis, IN 143 mi

Columbus, OH 196 mi

Nashville, TN 197 mi

Knoxville, TN 218 mi

St. Louis, MO 29 1mi

Chicago, IL 326 mi

Detroit, MI 351 mi

Memphis, TN 396 mi

Atlanta, GA 427 mi

Richmond, VA 536 mi

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) 32 mi

Blue Grass Airport [Lexington] (LEX) 42 mi

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) 86mi

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Best Time To See Fall Foliage in ShelbyKY

As summer fades and the crisp air of autumn arrives, ShelbyKY transforms into a breathtaking display of fall foliage. If you’re planning a visit to Shelbyville, Simpsonville, or the surrounding Shelby County, you…

[ShelbyKY is] a sweet respite from urban life, featuring lovely stretches of rolling countryside, antiquing, a thrilling foodie scene, the famous Bourbon Trail — and some of the best fried chicken in the country.
— USA Today

Things To Do

There are countless things to do, see, taste, and drink in ShelbyKY: Your Bourbon Destination®. So go ahead, put that out-of-office on and explore all things ShelbyKY.

Itineraries

Build your own itinerary! Choose from historic walks, bourbon distillery tours, outdoor activities, or rural farm tours for an authentic ShelbyKY experience.